Situation: Holed up in the Millfort, the company plans to deal a wicked sting to the Spiders of Mirkwood!
Spiders (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52987685/spiders.jpg)
Tauler (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52987685/tauler03.jpg)
Combat Advantage dice:• Esgalwen 2
• Rorin 2
Situation Modifiers:• The Company has initiative
Physical Modifiers (complications): The Millfort is impregnable save for five locations.
A) Each door has been successfully repaired and has 60 END points each (FRONT 60/60; BACK 55/60). No spiders can get in them until they reduce the doors to 0 END
and then roll a Piercing attack that overcomes a 3d armor rating.
B) Each window is a vantage point that allows an attack out (and in). Ranged weapons may be fired out and the defending archer gains the Rearward DEFENSE, but may use the Open ATTACK TN. Overwhelming numbers of enemies do not affect ranged combat while the defenses hold. Melee weapons may be used to attack out (and in) but the defenders gain the Defensive DEFENSE TN rating, but may use the Forward ATTACK TN. Attackers from the outside may return a melee attack through a window, but may NOT enter the fort.
C) The hatch has been successfully repaired and has 40 END points. No spiders can get through it until they reduce the hatch to 0 END
and then roll a Piercing attack that overcomes a 2d armor rating.
D) The floor has been successfully repaired and has 20 END points. No spiders can get through it until they reduce the floor to 0 END
and then roll a Piercing attack that overcomes a 1d armor rating.
E) The stone roof of the fort is compromised - there is a large hole here. The second floor offers little defense and any PC that decides to fight on the second floor will not be eligible for vantage defenses once spiders come through the hole in the roof. Ranged combat WILL be affected by overwhelming numbers, if the archer positions themselves here, instead of on the first floor.
IF the first floor defenses are compromised, vantage benefits are lost as the spiders enter the room. There will be NO opening volleys, as the things coming in the night are invisible in the trees.
| PC/NPC | PARRY | ARMOUR | HOPE [HATE] | ENDURANCE |
Arbogast
Bandy
Esgalwen
Grimbeorn
Rorin | 6 (shield +3)
9 (shield n/a)
6/9 [skirmisher] (shield n/a)
6/9 [giant strength] (shield +4)
4 (shield n/a) | 2d (headgear +1)
1d (headgear n/a)
1d (headgear n/a)
none (headgear +1)
5d (headgear n/a) | 14/16
16/18
10/12
11/12
7/10 | 20/26
22/22
27/27
31/31
34/34 |
| Spiders | 4 | 2d | 2/2 | 12/12 |
COMBAT STATUS by PC| PC | ENEMY | END | HATE | NOTES |
| Bandy | Spider 1 | 5/12 | 2/2 | • firing arrows through 1st floor vantage, spider must attack with Rearward stance |
| Esgalwen | Spider 2 | 5/12 | 2/2 | • firing arrows through 1st floor vantage, spider must attack with Rearward stance |
| Arbogast | Spider 3 | 1/12 | 2/2 | • in melee on second floor with spiders coming through roof, spiders match PC stance |
| Rorin | Spider 4 | DEAD | 2/2 | • in melee on second floor with spiders coming through roof, spiders match PC stance |
| STANCE | TN (+parry) | PC / LMC | Options... |
Forward - action order 1
Close combat | TN 6+ | tbd | Forward Stance maneuvers (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52987685/forward.jpg) |
Open - action order 2
Close combat | TN 9+ | Arbogast | Open Stance maneuvers (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52987685/open.jpg) |
Defensive - action order 3
Close combat | TN 12+ | Grimbeorn,
Rorin | Defensive Stance maneuvers (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52987685/defense.jpg) |
Rearward - action order 4
Ranged combat
Must be 2 other PC's in Close Combat
May not use if outnumbered 2:1 | TN 12+ | Bandy,
Esgalwen | Rearward Stance maneuvers (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/52987685/rear.jpg) |
Any
Escape combat
Must start in Rearward or roll
TN 10 + highest attribute level
of opponents | | none | May safely flee from the scene of combat |
There was a change in the air of the room - they all could feel it.
Suddenly a sharp slam was heard at the Millfort's main door. Something had just hurled itself against the small keep's primary entrance. "THEY ARE HERE!" cried Bofri.
Esgalwen stood quickly with bow in hand, nocking an arrow to string, as she did. There were only so many vantages that could be used and so she decided to give her friends rearward support. "Arbogast, quickly! Return to the lower level," she called to the hatch in the ceiling above.
"Nay, not yet," comes the reply. "For we have here a fine field that we ought not surrender too lightly. Rather, those who cannot find an open window should join me. When we are too hard-pressed, we may retreat below, and use the time it takes to destroy the barriers to restore our strength."
:ooc: A little rules quibble - given that none of us were wounded in the skirmish with the Blood Moons, should we be back to full Endurance?
:ooc: In case it's not clear, I think Arbogast is on the first floor above our little redoubt. I'm suggesting that we hold that level as long as we can before we retreat downwards. If I've misunderstood the situation and this isn't an option, let me know and I'll redraft my post.
:ooc: Grimbeorn will be above as well.
:ooc: im away this weekend but I'll have a post up soon
Quote from: Eclecticon on Dec 03, 2016, 04:02 AM:ooc: A little rules quibble - given that none of us were wounded in the skirmish with the Blood Moons, should we be back to full Endurance?
Quote from: Eclecticon on Dec 03, 2016, 04:05 AM:ooc: In case it's not clear, I think Arbogast is on the first floor above our little redoubt. I'm suggesting that we hold that level as long as we can before we retreat downwards. If I've misunderstood the situation and this isn't an option, let me know and I'll redraft my post.
Quote from: GandalfOfBorg on Dec 03, 2016, 08:53 AM:ooc: Grimbeorn will be above as well.
:ooc: Paul - I forgot to update them. I will take care of them today. Also, for clarity, I am going to use the term second floor for anyone that takes the upper floor - that way we are all on the same page.
Matt - good enough!
;D
The Halfling moved to the window at the foot of the stairs and took out his bow. He knew that the window would provide him some cover, but also that the viscious bites of the spiders would be able to reach him. Once more the feeling of. Being struck and buried under the mass of a spider came upoon him. The Fellowship of the Helm was with him, and he would not leave his friends or suffer the shadow to know that it could go where it wanted at will.
Bandy touched a feathered shaft to his ear and at the first sight of a spider he let fly his opeing volley.
"The Road Warden has returned Attercop!"
Opening Volley
Rolled 1d12 : 1, total 1
best of
Rolled 1d12 : 7, total 7
Rolled 4d6 : 4, 2, 5, 1, total 12
Following Bandy's lead, Esgalwen also drew back her bowstring and let an arrow fly.
Above them, on the second floor, Arbogast felt suddenly squeamish as a spider with a large body pushed itself through the hole in the roof, followed almost instantly by one more, than two. The large arachnids moved with great speed either along the wall of the Millfort, or they dropped to the wooden floor and scurried to attack the two men there waiting.
Esgalwen attacksTN 13 bow 2d:00: 1d12 : 7, total 7
Rolled 2d6 : 3, 4, total 7
:dmg: 7 edge: 10 injury: 16
The sound of spiders' feet on the ruined roof of the fort becomes as constant as rain, and their baleful chittering calls out their plain desire to fall upon the interlopers into their dark realm and feast until only dry husks remain. But the son of Beorn is at his back, and already the Men can hear the cries of spiders struck by well-aimed arrows. Their foe is upon them, and battle is joined at the Millfort.
:ooc: Arbogast will test out his new axe!
:00: 1d12 : 3, total 3
Rolled 4d6 : 4, 4, 6, 2, total 16
:ooc: Excellent attack!
So, Arbogast hits with his new axe with a Great Success.
Assuming 1 handed, he does 11 END loss; 2 handed he does 13.
Let me know how he is poised. I also need stances for the guys on the second floor, because their enemies are in front of them - not attacking through a window.
:ooc: Arbogast is using it one-handed, alongside his shield. He's in Open stance.
:ooc: If Arbrogast is Open or Forward, Grimbeorn's stance will be Defensive, otherwise Open.
:ooc: I need Grimbeorn and Rorin to let me know what they are doing this round and I can move us on...
On a side note, I sat last night to try and visualize the second floor of the Millfort (attached). It came out needing... a lot better artist! ;D
Rorin was just putting the finishing touches on some of the planks on the floor of the second level when the other called to arms. He surveyed his work and realized that this floor would not hold for long against a dedicated enemy. Perhaps if he had been a carpenter instead of a smith.... But too late now. He laid down his tools, took up his warhammer, and tightened his belt for battle.
Below him Bandy and Esgalwen nocked their arrows and began to let loose. He called down, "Bofri! Protect the archers or your time as Road Warden will be short indeed! Call for us if you need assistance!"
He propped open the hatch to the first floor and turned to see several spiders coming in through the hole in the roof. He planted his feet in front of the hatch and swung hard at the first spider to run for the downstairs.
:ooc:
Rorin is in the Defensive stance and isn't going to use a special maneuver.
TN 12+ WarhammerRolled 1d12 : 9, total 9
Rolled 4d6 : 1, 2, 3, 1, total 7
:ooc: Rorin has a success against the TN 16
• 10 END loss
• piercing blow TN 18
Spider protection rollTN 18 armor 2d:00: 1d12 : 1, total 1
Rolled 2d6 : 5, 6, total 11
Rorin swings his hammer, smashing it into the eyes of the spider that clung to the wall. The Dwarf heard a crunch of its carapace and then the thing fell off the wall, balling up in death.
As the first wave of the beasts start to attack, Grimbeorn is ready to take them on and defend his companion.
:ooc: Grimbeorn is in Defensive stance, using the action Protect Companion.
:00:
Axes - 1d12 : 2, total 2
Rolled 4d6 : 1, 2, 1, 4, total 8
Quote from: tomcat on Dec 05, 2016, 04:50 PMRorin swings his hammer, smashing it into the eyes of the spider that clung to the wall. The Dwarf heard a crunch of its shell and then the thing fell off the wall, balling up in death.
:ooc: Well done, that man.
:ooc:
Spiders actionsSpider outside attacks the front door (basically leaping and smashing its mass agains the doors):
TN 10 2d:00: 1d12 : 12, total 12
Rolled 2d6 : 1, 2, total 3
:dmg: 5 edge: :~~: injury: n/a
Spider outside attacks the back door (basically leaping and smashing its mass agains the doors):
TN 10 2d:00: 1d12 : 6, total 6
Rolled 2d6 : 3, 2, total 5
:dmg: 5 edge: :~~: injury: n/a
Spider attempts to spray webs at Esgalwen, through window, and Ensnare
TN 18 ensnare 2d6+3:00: 1d12 : 7, total 7
Rolled 2d6+3 : 1, 2 + 3, total 6
:dmg: n/a edge: n/a Victim is considered seized
Spider attempts to spray webs at Bandy, through window, and Ensnare
TN 18 ensnare 2d6+3:00: 1d12 : 2, total 2
Rolled 2d6+3 : 2, 2 + 3, total 7
:dmg: n/a edge: n/a Victim is considered seized
Spider bites at Grimbeorn
TN 25 bite 2d6+3:00: 1d12 : 7, total 7
Rolled 2d6+3 : 1, 6 + 3, total 10
:dmg: 3 edge: 10 Injury: 14
Spider bites at Arbogast
TN 18 bite 2d6+3:00: 1d12 : 6, total 6
Rolled 2d6+3 : 3, 6 + 3, total 12
:dmg: 3 edge: 10 Injury: 14
:ooc: Results
• the BACK door is reduced by 5 END
• Arbogast is reduced by 6 END
:ooc: I get flashes of the Jerusalem scene in World War Z, mobs and mobs crushing each other to the point where the fortification is breached. >:D
Quote from: tomcat on Dec 04, 2016, 09:38 PM:ooc: Excellent attack!
So, Arbogast hits with his new axe with a Great Success.
Assuming 1 handed, he does 11 END loss...
:ooc: I guess I should pipe up and point out that the Cleaving ability shouldn't give me extra damage on the same opponent I just hit - it's meant to hurt a nearby enemy as well as the one I attacked (so, 7 damage to one, 4 to another). I'm happy to have another spider retroactively thrown at me, if you'd like. I kind of assumed we'd be outnumbered from the get-go, and there aren't enough of us to form a shield wall that would limit attackers to one each.
Also, I'm going to shift into Defensive stance next round. Ow.
:ooc:
I wish Buliwyf were with us.
It is a small matter.
lo, there do I see my father...
LO there do I see my mother, my sisters, and my brother...
Bandy saw the many facet eyes of the spider glaring at him with hate. The Halfling knew that his companions were behind him facing opponents of their own. He drew forth another arrow for his bow, took a bead on the spider and sent it flying through the window he defended towards his target.
Round 1 Attack:
TARGETED ATTACK
(Remove 2 success dies from attack roll; if attack hits it deals damage as per normal rules and the attack is an automatic piercing strike independent of roll on Feat die)
Rolled 1d12 : 2, total 2
or
Rolled 1d12 : 11, total 11
Rolled 2d6 : 6, 2, total 8
:ooc: Even with the Open Stance TN a point of Hope wont hit.
The Hobbit felt the hate of the creature before him and his arrow went wide.
"Enough with being fancy Bandobras, just send the arrows," said the Hobbit to himself.
Quote from: Eclecticon on Dec 06, 2016, 08:06 PM:ooc: I guess I should pipe up and point out that the Cleaving ability shouldn't give me extra damage on the same opponent I just hit - it's meant to hurt a nearby enemy as well as the one I attacked (so, 7 damage to one, 4 to another). I'm happy to have another spider retroactively thrown at me, if you'd like. I kind of assumed we'd be outnumbered from the get-go, and there aren't enough of us to form a shield wall that would limit attackers to one each.
Also, I'm going to shift into Defensive stance next round. Ow.
:ooc: Hmmm... that was not the desired attribute I wanted to bestow on the Axe - meaning the additional Valour damage is done to another attacker. I wanted it to apply to a singular enemy, but it is okay. It makes the axe unique. We'll leave things as they are and yes I will retro in another spider that you wallop.
Tom - I am moving your missed bow attack to round 2. You already attacked in round 1, though you posted it as Opening volleys. I had posted previously that this engagement would not get opening volleys. Cool?
Lastly, I need to roll for Bofri, who attacks a spider as he stands next to you all on the second floor...
TN 13 dwarf axe 4d:00: 1d12 : 11, total 11
Rolled 4d6 : 5, 2, 2, 4, total 13
:dmg: 5 edge: :g: injury: 18
:ooc: Bofri hits for 5 END loss.
:ooc: ok